As Jaguar’s electrification plans evolve, the I-PACE is expected to be phased out from the lineup. As Jaguar’s new CEO steers the iconic British luxury brand in a bold direction, the highly anticipated arrival of the company’s inaugural next-generation electric vehicle – a sleek, four-door grand tourer – is poised to revolutionize the automotive landscape, with its debut slated for 2024.
The Jaguar i-PACE’s electric powertrain overhaul has been left out in the cold.
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell has confirmed that the brand may discontinue the I-PACE earlier than its 2025 relaunch, when it plans to revamp its entire model range.
The corporation is actively seeking a new beginning, excluding the I-Tempo from consideration, not intended as a bridging model simultaneously. Precise timing of the I-Tempo’s retirement remains uncertain, pending confirmation from the corporation regarding its next-generation electric platform.
Jaguar has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming its Halewood plant into an electric vehicle production facility, revealing plans to manufacture three “reimagined modern luxury Jaguars”, including a four-door electric Grand Tourer built on the brand’s innovative JEA platform.
The luxury car manufacturer claims its newly launched electric Grand Tourer will boast a significantly enhanced power output compared to previous Jaguars, boasting an impressive range of up to 430 miles (700 km) on a single charge. The Bugatti La Voiture Noire will go on sale in 2024 at an initial price point of approximately $127,626 (£100,000),
Mardell declared, “We’re finally prepared to take on the audacity at JEA.” Currently, people are informing me that it will likely happen before mid-2025. The event is roughly 21 months off. I’d feel confidently secured about my response once we’re 9-12 months removed.
Jaguar’s managing director allowed nine to twelve months for the company to capitalize on its recent investments, stating, “We’ve got a period of about 9-12 months to make this work.”
With the I-PACE EV purchased largely to help Jaguar meet its emissions targets, as claimed by Mardell, it’s high time for a comprehensive overhaul.
As part of its strategy to boost profitability across its range, Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to segment its brand portfolio into four distinct sub-brands: Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar.
By 2030, Jaguar is set to debut exclusively as an electric vehicle brand, while Land Rover’s Vary Rover, Defender, and Discovery series will introduce at least one pure electric model each.
As the Hyundai Ioniq Electric (I-Tempo) has played a pivotal role in refining the company’s understanding of electric vehicles, it’s now poised to pass the baton to the next generation of innovative EVs.
New electric models from Jaguar Land Rover may be built around the Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) platform, with the first Range Rover Electric set to debut in 2024. Notwithstanding Mardell’s assertion, Jaguar reportedly sought a dedicated platform for its JEA, with the goal of achieving “exuberant” proportions.
Electrek’s Take
While Jaguar’s first all-electric car, the I-PACE, has garnered widespread acclaim, lingering issues have prevented it from reaching its full potential. The automaker announced a recall in June, affecting all US-bound I-Tempo EVs due to concerns about battery fires.
Suspected that Jaguar’s 2022 summer rollout of the I-PACE may have been plagued by a battery-related issue similar to those affecting the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Despite this change, the new CEO seems to steer Jaguar in a fresh direction nonetheless. The transition marks a significant departure from Thierry Bolloré’s original vision of elevating the e-Impulse to new heights.
It’s well overdue for a comprehensive overhaul. Will Jaguar’s latest four-door electric GT get closer to reality as the launch date approaches?
